Crafts

November 28, 2016

Getting alphabet letters on straight and level can be a challenge. Before this tip, I would put all my letters on and then realize I slowly went more and more crooked across the page. Or I'll realize that the letters slowly got further and further apart. Or I'd just have the last letter left to put on when I'd realize what I wanted to spell out won't fit. I think making scrapbooking as easy as possible is the best way to keep up the habit and when annoying little problems like this happen it can detract from the fun. If you're having problems with getting alphas and embellishments straight on your projects, check out my tips in the video for helping getting things looking perfect!

I'd love to know what other problems frustrate you while scrapbooking or what issues are holding you back from getting started! If you have any questions or future video ideas, let me know in the comments here or on the YouTube video! Thanks! -Laura

October 11, 2015

I've been wanting to make a Halloween wreath for the past two years. I thought I knew what I wanted, but had a really hard time finding the supplies I needed to make it. I saw some black roses at the craft store and knew I wanted to incorporate them into the wreath. So I changed my planned! With a coupon and the sales on the Halloween stuff, this project ended up being pretty cheap. In total, it was only $? to make! And it was easy. Here's what you need to make it:

I started by spray painting the wreath black. Be sure to do several light layers to get in all the cracks of the wreath. Once the wreath was coated in black, I sprayed another light layer to the top and sprinkled the black glitter over it. I wasn't sure if the paint would hold the glitter, but it did!

After it was all dry, I hot glued the roses where I wanted them. I left them on the stem and used wire cutters to cut about an inch below to flower. It made it a little easier to stick in between the vines, but if you don't have wire cutters, just glue the flower to the vines. Once the black roses were dry, I added a couple black spiders around the wreath. They are a little hard to see, but I thought they were cute. Lastly, it's time to add the bow. I followed this tutorial and then glued it to the top of the wreath.

Then you're done! Just hang on a wreath hook and enjoy! I wish I had picked a more symmetrical wreath, but I still love it! If you make one, send me a picture so I can see! xo. Laura